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TIDBITS® CORRECTS MISCONCEPTIONS
by Janet Spencer Come along with Tidbits as we clear up some common misconceptions! FACT v. FICTION • Although it is commonly thought that you can boil a frog to death by raising the temperature of the water it’s in extremely slowly so that it doesn’t notice, the truth is that the frog will jump out of the water as soon as it starts to feel uncomfortable. • There is no waiting period for filing a “missing person” report. You are encouraged to call the police as soon as you feel something might be amiss. • Lobsters and other crustaceans are able to feel distress and pain; it’s far kinder to kill them with a knife or chill them until they become insensible before dropping them into boiling water. • Nobody was burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials. However, 19 people were hung, (14 women and 5 men) and one man was pressed to death with heavy stones after he refused to enter a plea, but no one was burned. Others were accused but died in prison while awaiting trial, or escaped, or were pardoned. The trials took place in four separate towns: Salem Village (now Danvers), Salem Town, Ipswich, and Andover, Massachusetts. (continued next page)
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #31 July 29th FACT v. FICTION (cont) • As a child, Albert Einstein actually did very well in school as a boy and excelled in math. The story that he did poorly in his studies arose from the fact that both Switzerland and Germany grade on a scale of 1 to six. However, in Germany 6 is the worst grade, similar to an “F” in the U.S., while in Switzerland a 6 is equivalent to an “A.” When people in Germany first got a look at his Swiss report card, they spread the word that he had nearly flunked out of school. When Einstein was shown a clipping from the newspaper column “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” (which was famous for failing to fact-check their claims, thus leading to the “Or Not”) Einstein disputed the claim that he failed his way through school, adding, “Before I was 15 I had mastered differential and integral calculus.” • Betta fish do not flourish when confined to tiny cups of water. They have evolved to be able to get air directly from the atmosphere, and can survive droughts when they are temporarily trapped in small pools of water, but most betta fish in the wild inhabit huge rice paddies where they move freely and are seldom confined to small puddles of water for very long. All betta fish benefit from aeration, filtration, heated water, and having room to move and places to hide. • Most cats are lactose intolerant and get stomach aches and diarrhea from drinking milk. • Autism is not caused by vaccines. Vaccines are typically given to children when they are reaching the age when symptoms of autism start to manifest but there is no evidence that the two events are connected. Also, autistic people do not generally tend to have “special powers” as portrayed in the film “Rain Man.” • Bats are not blind; they have eyes and can see perfectly well. (cont)
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* To test the seals on your refrigerator and freezer, close a piece of paper in the door. If you can pull it out easily, it’s likely that your seal is loose. Clean or replace door gaskets for a better seal. * To clean the microwave, try adding the juice of half a lemon to a cup of water and setting to boil (four minutes) in the microwave. Let the steam circulate for an additional four minutes, then remove the cup and wipe down all sides of interior. Use the cut lemon to clean a wooden cutting board. Sprinkle with salt and scrub, then rinse and dry. * Use a seam ripper, meant for sewing, to remove hair that is wrapped around the beater bar of your vacuum. * “To keep plywood or thin materials from splitting, I tape my cut line with low-tack masking tape. It keeps my cut sharp, reduces the fraying and it’s easy to remove when I’m done.” -- G.S. in Minnesota * “Old flowerpots can be brought back to new life with a good scrub, a coat of paint and a healthy dose of sealant. This works especially well on pots with some detailing. The new paint and seal really bring out the decoration, and you can make a group of mishmash pots have a cohesive look.” -- M.W. in Oregon * Packing small jewelry for a trip? Consider using a pill minder -- the plastic storage bins with seven days or more that are used to organize medicine. These work very well. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #31 July 29th 2019 FACT v. FICTION (cont) • You will not get stomach cramps and die if you swim after eating. There is a correlation between alcohol and drowning, however. • Tax brackets are progressive. If you jump up to the next tax bracket, only the money in that higher tax bracket is taxed at the higher level, not all the money earned prior to entering that bracket. If there is a 70% tax on amounts over ten million, and you earn ten million and one dollar, only the one dollar is taxed at 70%, and the first ten million are taxed at the lower rate. Similarly, estate taxes are only levied on people who inherit more than $11.4 million; those inheriting less than that owe no estate taxes. • The total death count in the Holocaust was not just 6 million Jews. It is true that about 6 million Jews were exterminated, but gypsies, homosexuals, criminals, POWs, and the disabled (among others) were also exterminated in the death camps. The total number ranges closer to 11 million. If you count all the people who died during World War II, including soldiers and civilians, and those who died from disease and starvation, the total is about 60 million. • CPR rarely brings a person back to life. In TV dramas, CPR is completely successful about 75% of the time, but in reality only about 10 to 20% of people who require CPR are revived and go on to live healthy lives. The success stories generally concern those who were healthy to start with, such as young children who drown or marathon runners who have a crisis while running. People who were already old or ill prior to requiring CPR seldom recover, and often recover only to suffer from brain damage, broken ribs, or other injuries. • There are no distinct “zones” for sweet, bitter, sour, and salty on your tongue. All different tastes can be detected on all parts of the tongue by all taste buds. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #31 July 29th 2019 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County FACT v. FICTION (cont) • There are no specific diets or herbs that help “detox” the body by flushing substances from your body. In reality, your liver and kidneys do it automatically. • Frankenstein was not a monster. Dr. Frankenstein was the name of the man who created the monster, who was called “Frankenstein’s monster.” • Lemmings do not engage in mass suicidal dives off cliffs when migrating. Lemmings are good swimmers and will endeavor to swim across bodies of water they encounter when moving into new territories. • Water going down a drain does not consistently swirl in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction depending on where it is in relationship to the equator. • Humans did not evolve from chimpanzees. However, chimpanzees and humans share a common ancestor who lived between 6 and 8 million years ago. • There is no evidence that Vikings wore horns on their helmets. This theory originated with the costume designer for an opera by Richard Wagner, and stuck. • Christopher Columbus never set foot on what is now the continental U.S. He only landed on Caribbean Islands. He was not proving that the Earth is round; that was already well-known by the time he set out. • Orson Welles’ 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” did not cause widespread panic in the U.S. • Thomas Edison did not invent the lightbulb; he merely invented an improved model. Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line; he merely improved it.
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* It was 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli who made the following observation: “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” * When the movie “Grizzly Adams” was filmed, the grizzly bear that played the title role was paid $9,000 a day, plus an extra $15,000 for performing its own stunts. I wonder if it went out on a shopping spree after payday? * Medical experts say that coconut water has the same pH and electrolyte balance as human blood. In fact, during World War II, doctors who were running low on supplies used coconut water in plasma transfusions. * The next time you’re eating an Oreo cookie, consider this: It takes 90 minutes to make each cookie, and each one has precisely 90 ridges on the rim. * From the Yes, There Is a Word for It file: A crith is a unit of measure denoting the weight of a liter of hydrogen. * Hunters, take note: The largest deer that ever lived was the Irish elk, which became extinct more than 7,000 years ago. Though it stood a remarkable 7 feet tall at the shoulders, the creature’s most amazing characteristic was its antlers, which could stretch 12 feet from tip to tip and weigh up to 90 pounds. Imagine that rack hanging on your living room wall! * If you’re like the average American, you will eat approximately 22 pounds of tomatoes this year. And half of that amount will come in the form of ketchup and tomato sauce.
Thought for the Day:
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COUCH THEATER -- DVD PREVIEWS By Amy Anderson
PHOTO: Chrissy Metz, Marcel Ruiz in “Breakthrough” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
It’s a faith-based film, taken from the story of Joyce Smith (Metz) and her adopted son John (Marcel Ruiz). There are miracles stacked on top of predictable miracles and, no spoiler alert needed, the kid makes it. Even so, the cast was good, from Metz and Josh Lucas as John’s parents to Topher Grace as the town’s new pastor. Mike Colter plays a first responder also subject to divine intervention. “Teen Spirit” (PG-13) -- In an underrated bubble-gum fest, Elle Fanning stars (and sings!) as Violet, a British teen with a heck of a voice who auditions for a singing competition show. Her Polish immigrant single mother and workingclass background appear to put her at a disadvantage, but some grounding assistance from an aging opera singer and her own sheer talent help this underdog rise through the ranks of the competition. You’ll root for her to outlast the mean girls and to outsmart the music-business leeches. You’ll sing along to the popular music. But you won’t be surprised at how cute it is. “Little Woods” (R) -- A badlands town near the Canadian border holds two sisters captive -- Ollie (Tessa Thompson), who is on her last week of probation following a drug trafficking bust, and Deb (Lily James), down on her luck and knocked up with a pregnancy she can ill afford to see through. Add to the list of woes their mother’s death and a house that’s on the verge of foreclosure. Ollie -- always the responsible one -- must decide whether to tempt fate by reentering the pill trade. It’s a strong directorial debut by Nia Dacosta, who touches on issues of health care and rural opportunity in this women-centric drama.
“Shazam” (PG-13) -- A die-hard foster kid (Asher Angel) who doesn’t rely on anyone is a searching for his mom, but what he gets is the full force of a wizard’s last-ditch effort to find a hero. After being roped into saying the wizard’s name, Billy Batson’s body transforms from a 14-year-old street rat to a strapping (and zapping) grown man powerhouse named Shazam, played infectiously on point by Zachari Levi. He enlists his foster brother to hilariously test the limit of his powers, and it’s all fun and games until a bad guy (Mark Strong) shows up with a problem only Shazam can solve. This is a superhero story that we desperately needed, about choosing your destiny even when it’s hard, and how opening your heart and letting yourself care for others makes you infinitely stronger for it. “Breakthrough” (PG) -- Chrissy Metz (“This Is Us”) headlines as the believer of all believers in “Breakthrough,” about a mother’s resolute faith in the potential for her son to recover from (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. a near-fatal slip into the icy waters of a Missouri lake.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
Is Poor Digestion at the Root of Your Health Challenges?
Do you experience gas? Bloating? Acid reflux? How about constipation? Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Hiatal hernia? Abdominal discomfort? Heartburn? Do you know that these are symptoms that your digestive system is not working properly? A symptom is like the warning light in your car. It is your body’s way of telling you that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Poor digestive function plays a significant role in many health conditions. Why? Because your body needs essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals from food to function properly. If these nutrients aren’t available to your body, either because they are not in your diet or because you are not digesting them properly, it’s like asking a carpenter to build a house without wood or basic materials. Daily, you are building a new body. Our bodies break down ongoingly and, providing the raw materials are present, it also rebuilds itself ongoingly. In fact, the body is broken down at a rate of 24 billion cells per day. Hopefully, 24 billion cells are re-made every day. But what happens if there aren’t enough of those vital nutrients present and one day the body is short 100,000 cells out of this 24 billion, is it
going to function okay? Yes it will. But what if that happens every day – day in and day out for months or years? “Degeneration” is when we break down faster than we rebuild. Digestive problems that are covered up by a drug is like putting a band-aid over the warning light in your car – the problem is still there, you just can’t see it anymore. If digestive problems are not addressed, over time additional health challenges will occur because the basic problem was never handled in the first place. Without proper digestion the body is unable to get the nutrients it needs to function properly because the body is not able to break them down in order to utilize them. Fatigue, osteoporosis, poor thyroid function and immune system challenges are all prime examples of incompetent digestion effecting proper function. These are only a few of the nutrition/ digestion-related health issues you can experience when your digestive system isn’t functioning properly. Be aware, however, that sometimes your digestive system isn’t working properly and you haven’t yet experienced any obvious associated symptoms. There is much that can be done to restore healthy digestive function. To learn more about healthy digestive function, what goes wrong and what you can do about it, contact my office and request the handout: “Digestion: The Root of Health.”
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding
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Honor Flights Needs Our Help
The number of World War II veterans topped 16 million during the war. Now there are fewer than half a million still alive, all in their 80s and 90s. We’re losing over 300 WWII veterans each day. Most of them have never seen the memorial in Washington, D.C., that was built in their honor. Honor Flights Network, a nonprofit, works to change that. Since 2010, it has escorted 222,133 veterans to see the memorial, at no cost to the veteran. Last year HFN took 21,000 veterans to Washington. The one-day trips leave from a “hub” in most states and fly to Washington, where they visit the memorial dedicated to them, as well as the Vietnam and Korean memorials. These trips are scheduled multiple times a year. But it takes money and volunteers (guardian escorts) to pull it off, and there are over 38,000 veterans on a wait list. We’re running out of time to get all the vets to Washington who want to go. There are programs to help more veterans get there. The Solo program is for those who have friends and family who can fund the air trip and hotel for one to three days. The Lone Eagle program is for veterans who are not near an airport hub. Once in Washington, the veteran and his escort will join the main group for all their activities. In addition, Honor Flights has expanded to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. If you can send money, please do. The address is Honor Flight, Inc., 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505, or donate at www.honorflight.org. (Don’t miss the video on the website). If you want information or can serve as an escort, call Honor Flight at 937-521-2400, or Jane Julian at 614-558-6220. If you have any medical experience, that’s a bonus, but there are many roles you can fill. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
Are These Puppies Playing or Fighting? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My friend and I each have a new puppy, and we try to get together once a week to socialize them. One thing that worries me is my puppy, “Tex,” and my friend’s puppy “Geno” sniff each other and then almost immediately start fighting. Is this normal behavior? -- New Puppy Mom in Chicago DEAR PUPPY MOM: There are some clear signals that dogs (and puppies) instinctively make to indicate whether they’re play-fighting or actually fighting. Check these out, courtesy of the American Kennel Club. Play-fighting: * They’ll approach each other with open mouths that are relaxed or even seem like a grin. * One or both puppies will initiate play with a little “bow” -- front paws out and shoulders down, and back end up in the air. They may hop around a little and repeat this move or act silly. * Continuous snarling and growling. * Taking turns chasing each other, wrestling or falling down on their backs to expose their bellies. * Continual fighting and playing. Actual fighting: * Stiff bodies; a grown dog’s hackles (the hair on his upper back) may stand up. Ears pinned back, a threatened dog will get very tense. * Closed mouth and a curled lip. * A low, warning growl. * A fight that doesn’t last very long, with one dog running away, tail tucked. * Puppies often will simply tuck their tail and leave the area without engaging. If your puppies are just play-fighting, everything is good, and they’re getting along fine. Avoid jealousy-based disagreements by keeping toys out of the area and not giving food or treats until after the play session. Send your tips, questions and comments to ask@ pawscorner.com.
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Q&A with Susan Ashley, MD
Poisonous Toothpaste
Is your toothpaste poisonous, and deteriorating your bones? Yes, quite possibly, if it contains an ingredient called triclosan. You may have heard about triclosan, as it is a chemical that was added to anti-bacterial soaps to supposedly kill more bacteria. However, it was found to be no more effective than soaps without triclosan. The problem with triclosan is that it is a toxic chemical which pose serious risks to our health and environment. Unfortunately it has been so widely used that it is found in 75% of the US population. It’s found in urine, blood and breast milk. The dangers of triclosan are numerous, as it is a endocrine disrupter, meaning it disrupts the functions of many of our hormones. Specifically, it negatively effects the functioning of thyroid, testosterone, and estrogen regulation, causing a host of problems including early puberty, poor sperm
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quality, infertility, obesity, cancer and osteoporosis. Studies have also shown that it can lead to impaired learning and memory, exacerbation of allergies, and weaken muscles. Triclosan has also been found in toothpaste, where it is readily absorbed into our bloodstream when we brush our teeth. Colgate toothpaste has fought to continue to use triclosan, to fight gingivitis. Studies have shown that people using Colgate have five times the amount of triclosan in their urine! Colgate Total was the only toothpaste to contain triclosan. It’s been found that the triclosan clings to the toothbrush, and even if you switched to a different toothpaste you’re still exposing yourself to triclosan every time you brush. Just this year Colgate, after being forced by the FDA, has revamped their toothpaste to take out the toxic ingredient. So if you’ve used their toothpaste, throw away those toothbrushes and invest in new ones. Unfortunately triclosan is found in numerous other products - if something says “anti-bacterial” it likely is found. Check the ingredients, as it can be found in cosmetics, deodorants, lotions, kitchenware, and even some clothes. Your levels can be checked in the urine thru companies such as Genova Diagnostics. Use pectasol which has modified citrus pectin, to help detox from this toxic chemical.
Dr Ashley is board certified in Family Medicine and in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She provides a mix of traditional with alternative medicine and specializes in bio-identical hormones for both men and women.
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1. What is Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 1974 song “Let It Ride” about? 2. Name the album that bounced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” off the top of the charts after 17 straight weeks. 3. Who sang “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” in 1975? 4. Which group released “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” in 1985? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I realize the way your eyes deceived me, With tender looks that I mistook for love.” Answers 1. Getting stuck in traffic. The band was in a tour bus when they got hemmed in by trucks on the highway. They faced off with the truckers at a rest stop and were told to “let it ride.” 2. “Flashdance,” the soundtrack from the 1983 film. It won a Grammy for Best Album of Original Score. 3. Major Harris. Other hits followed, but never reached the No. 1 chart slot. 4. Tears for Fears. The video showed their bass player cruising in a vintage Austin Healy. 5. “Paper Roses,” by Anita Bryant in 1960 and Marie Osmond in 1973. The song was Bryant’s biggest hit, but for Osmond, it was the launch of a career. It topped the country chart when she was just 14. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the robot maid on the animated series “The Jetsons”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Greenland? 3. MUSIC: Who composed the 18th-century “Messiah”? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the purpose of the Berne Convention of 1886? 5. GAMES: What is the goal in the board game “Risk”? 6. MOVIES: In which Martin Scorsese film did a group called The Dead Rabbits appear? 7. HISTORY: Who was the longest-reigning king in European history? 8. ANATOMY: What part of the human body is affected by a temporary paralysis called Bell’s palsy? 9. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with discovering sickle cell anemia? 10. ASTRONOMY: How many times does the moon orbit the Earth in a calendar year? Answers 1. Rosie 2. Nuuk 3. George Frideric Handel 4. Agreement for international recognition of copyright 5. Take over the world 6. “Gangs of New York” 7. Louis XIV, the “Sun King” of France (72 years) 8. The face 9. Dr. James Herrick 10. About 13 times (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or other hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up some exciting new possibilities. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved one helps you get through an especially difficult emotional situation. Spend the weekend immersed in the body and soul restorative powers of music and the other arts. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding suggestions from people you know you can trust. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion’s heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family member. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A suggestion that never took off could become viable again. Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. In your personal life, a new relationship takes an “interesting” turn. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you’re able to present a solid defense backed up by equally solid facts. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You enjoy doing nice things for others. But this is a good time to do something nice for yourself as well. You might want to start by planning a super-special getaway weekend. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Some changes you feel you need to make might be reasonable and appropriate. But others might lead to new problems. Think things through carefully before you act. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Good instincts usually keep the sure-footed Goat on the right path. So, what others might see as stubbornness on your part, in fact reflects your good sense of what is worth supporting. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period of introspection could lead to some surprising conclusions -- and also equally surprising changes -- involving a number of your long-held positions on several issues. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The financially practical Pisces might want to take a sensible approach to spending as well as investing. Being prudent now pays off later. A romantic situation moves into another phase.
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Your sense of curiosity keeps you continually alert for what’s new about people, places and things. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Looking forward in life requires planning and insight.
By Matilda Charles
It’s Not Too Late to Start Moving If we’ve been inactive for many years, it’s easy to just assume that there’s nothing we can do at our age to increase our health and longevity. Not so, according to a new study. A large University of Cambridge study of 14,000 participants over nearly 13 years assessed diet, alcohol consumption, body mass index, occupation -- and physical activity levels -Ð and compared those with mortality risk from any condition. Here’s what researchers discovered: Those who were sedentary and remained sedentary had a higher risk of mortality. However, those who started with low activity levels but increased them had additional longevity benefits. Specifically, the risk of death decreased 24% for a low increase in activity, 38% for a medium increase, and 42% for a high increase in activity. In other words, even if we’ve been very sedentary, becoming more active now lowers our mortality risk. Many researchers (and the World Health Organization) still say that 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise is what we all need. They even break it down into minutes of activities like dog walking or gardening, all the way up to running and playing tennis. But that doesn’t mean we should all do 150 minutes of cycling or jogging per week, especially without medical advice. Yes, we can gain longevity if we become more active, but it shouldn’t be at the risk of our current health. Get your doctor’s opinion. Ask for a plan to gradually increase your activity level. How many minutes of which activity should you do each week? If you’re going to walk, where will you do that? If you want at-home exercise equipment, what kind? If your doctor’s office has a sports medicine department, ask about being assessed on its equipment. Seriously consider upping your activity level, but do it safely. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
One step in that planning is to examine financial preparedness for care requirements that might be forthcoming. Long-term Care Insurance just might be a remarkable tool to cover the costs of home care, assisted living, adult daycare, respite care, hospice care and more. “As we get older, we may need a little more help. Sometimes we reach the point when we’re unable to care for ourselves—because of an illness, injury, gradual frailty, or a sever cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease. We may need help with daily activities, or more specialized care. That’s where long-term care insurance comes in—you could receive thousands of dollars in benefits to help pay for the care you may need in the future. Doesn’t that sound better than tapping into your retirement savings to pay for your care?” (Long-term Care Insurance Policy Guide, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, 06-2016, p. 1) Here are some insights to encourage the reader to consider the possibilities of such coverage. “A complete retirement plan includes coverage for life’s unknowns, including the possibility of needing care for an extended amount of time. A key statistic that you may have already seen is that 7 out of 10 individuals age 65 or older will need some type of long-term care assistance in their lifetime. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, www.longtermcare.gov/the-basics (accessed April 2015). Since estimated costs can exceed $90,000 annually (John Hancock 2016 Cost-of-Care Survey), choosing to retain the risk of an extended care event can have a devastating impact on your retirement goals. It is important to understand the differences in the options available to you. ” (Wells Fargo Advisors, 1016-04192, p. 1) At The Lodge Assisted Living Homes, we highly recommend that the reader seek professional guidance in taking steps to plan for the future. Also, we welcome Long-term Care Insurance coverage for our residents and celebrate the relief that it provides. (If you know someone who would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. We are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!)
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403
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I got a promotion at work which required a transfer to Montana. I had to sell my house fast, and didn’t know what to do. We Buy Northwest Houses worked with my timeline and gave me the price I needed. — Verna H.
(208) 758-8888
For your free, no cost, stop foreclo sure consultation, call or email us at HelpMeOut@WeBuyNorthwestHouses.com
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #31 July 29th 2019
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